Movie Day / Red Carpet Arrivals
Red Carpet Arrivals
Children dress up and walk a red carpet while friends play photographers, enjoying a glamorous moment in the spotlight.
How to run it
- Lay a red sheet or paper runner with a backdrop at the end.
- Let children dress up with accessories from the dress-up box.
- Have children take turns walking the carpet and posing.
- Let the 'photographers' take photos and cheer each arrival.
You will need
- red sheet or paper runner
- dress-ups
- backdrop
- camera or device
Make it easier or harderYounger children can walk in pairs; older children can host and interview arrivals.
SafetyTape down the carpet edges to prevent trips and follow your service's photo consent policy.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Being celebrated on the carpet builds children's confidence and sense of self.
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